The lights are on after dark at several community centers and pools throughout Jacksonville. Every Friday and Saturday, now through August 3, 2019 teens ages 13-18 can visit 10 JaxParks locations from 6 - 10 p.m. for free food, music, swimming, basketball and more.

For more information, please visit www.jaxparks.com. 

Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) wants to keep pets with their owners using a $50,000 grant from PetSmart Charities^®, the leading funder of animal welfare in North America. The money will expand ACPS’ Pet Safety Net Program, a pet retention initiative that provides resources — including supplies, animal behavioral training, funds for medical care and housing solutions — to residents in an effort to decrease the number of animals surrendered to the shelter.

If you’ve got the time, we’ve got the movie…and the popcorn. Residents are invited to a free presentation of “Uncle Drew” (Rated PG-13) at 4 locations over the next two weekends: 
 

• June 21 – Emmett Reed Park, 1093 W. Sixth St., 32209
• June 22 – Clanzel T. Brown, 4575 Moncrief Road, 32209
• June 28 – Mary Lena Gibbs, 6974 Wilson Blvd, 32210
• June 29 – Cuba Hunter, 4380 Bedford Rd, 32208

Garbage Man Week, June 17 - 24, recognizes the thousands of men and women throughout the nation who affect the health of citizens with a career dedicated to the proper collection and disposal of waste and recyclables.

From surfing in the Atlantic Ocean to enjoying a Jumbo Shrimp game, JaxParks is making summertime the best time for kids with its fun camp options. 

Celebrate Jacksonville's Public Art Week from June 17th through June 23rd with daily events and activities in beautiful Hemming Park, located in the heart of downtown. Join us at lunchtime for hands on arts activities, live music, dance performances and food truck fare; the new Hemming Park Sculpture Garden opens on Thursday, June 20th; there will be free public art tours and a free concert by New Orleans-based funk band Flow Tribe on Saturday, June 22nd. See you in the park!

View the Public Art Week proclamation here.

MX Sports Pro Racing and NBC Sports selected WW Ranch Motocross Park to host the inaugural US Assure Florida National Presented by Ring Power. The  event on Saturday, June 22, 2019 as part of the 48th season of the world’s most prestigious off-road motorcycle racing series. The event will be televised on NBC Sports.

The first Landlord Training Program course of 2019 will be held at the Legends Community Center (5054 Soutel Drive – 32208) from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on  Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

Every second Tuesday, a veteran service officer representing the City’s Military Affairs and Veterans Department will be at the Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional Library (6887 103^rd St. – 32210) from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to answer questions, and share information about veteran-serving programs and organizations.

The Cure Violence health initiative launches in Jacksonville on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Northwest Jacksonville Community Development Corp.’s annual Health and Neighborhoods Day. The program uses a public-health approach that treats violence under the idea that violence is a contagion that can be controlled. 

Allow us to brag for a moment.  The City of Jacksonville’s Chief Financial Officer, Patrick “Joey” Greive, was just named as the 2019 Ultimate CFO!
 

Today marks the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. On June 6, 1944, more than 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline, to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower called the operation a crusade in which, “we will accept nothing less than full victory.” More than 5,000 Ships and 13,000 aircraft supported the D-Day invasion, and by day’s end, the Allies gained a foot-hold in Continental Europe. The cost in lives on D-Day was high. More than 9,000 Allied Soldiers were killed or wounded, but their sacrifice allowed more than 100,000 Soldiers to make their way across Europe to defeat Adolf Hitler’s troops.

The Duval County Free Summer Lunch Program began on Monday, June 3, 2019 at 12 local Jacksonville Public Library locations. ALL kids up to age 18 can get a FREE meal at participating locations until August 2, 2019.

The City of Jacksonville’s Procurement Division was recognized by the Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials, Inc. (FAPPO) with the 2019 Award of Excellence in Public Procurement. The City is one of 18 agencies to be recognized this year.

In observance of Memorial Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2019.